Hello, my name is Ilyas Bashir and I am a Chinese Language learner. I am a junior at Bates and a double major in Chinese and Anthropology. I want to provide a free environment where anyone can come and ask for help in any way. I have taken Chinese language courses since I was a freshman in high school and I will be able to help those who are studying beginning and intermediate Chinese courses here at Bates. I am a first-generation Somali who lives in Maine. I like to watch anime and read manga. I’m also an amateur boxer. Through tutoring, I want to build an environment where I make connections and friendships with those I help. I am very excited to be a resource to my fellow students here at Bates and help them flourish through their studies!

Hi! My name is Tamaki Hashiramoto and I’m a senior from Japan, majoring in Psychology and minoring in Chinese. I speak Japanese and Chinese. I studied abroad in Taiwan during the summer of my sophomore year. I don’t think many people choose to do so during summer, so if you are curious about it, feel free to reach out to me! I love playing sports, cooking/baking, knitting, and most importantly napping! A fun fact about me is that after studying abroad in Taiwan, a complicated connection led me to work as a research assistant in endoscopy research at the best cancer hospital in Japan. My top two values as a tutor are collaboration and inclusion. I want to be a cooperative and respectful tutor. I would be happy if students who come to my tutor leave with more knowledge and interest in the subject than when they entered.

Hi, I’m Tatum! I’m a junior from Massachusetts. I am a psychology major with a minor in French and Francophone Studies. After working in France as an au pair this past summer, my interest in the language and culture has grown, and I am excited to get involved at the SWLC! I am happy to help with writing, grammar, speaking, presentations, or any concepts you might be working on in French. I value compassion and patience and understand that learning a new language can be challenging and sometimes scary. I hope I can help you with the process and make it less overwhelming, and even enjoyable!

Hallo! Ich heiße Luciana, and I’m a German learner and peer tutor for the SWLC from Westchester, New York. Though my major is still undecided, I am strongly considering majoring in English and minoring in German. I love to draw, crochet, and learn languages! In addition to learning German for the past four years, I also speak Portuguese and some Spanish. I believe that by thinking creatively and staying determined, you can achieve any language learning goals you set for yourself. I hope to be able to help you get more comfortable interacting with the language and be available to support you as you explore German at Bates!

Hello, my name is George, and this semester, I will be joining the SWLC as a Tutor for Greek. I am a History and Classical/Medieval Studies Major and a Russian Minor. I have taken Greek since the winter of 2022 and continually practice with readings regularly. I am from Savannah, Georgia, and I just spent the fall semester in Athens, Greece studying Greek, History, and Archaeology. In addition, I speak Russian, which I began learning since entering Bates, and this past summer, I began learning Coptic Egyptian. I hope to provide support in the endeavor of learning ancient Greek, as it can be a Herculean task at times. As I am not far removed from first learning the language, I understand and remember the struggles of learning Ancient Greek. I hope that you can walk away from a tutoring session saying you learned something, whether it is a new set of words, a challenging grammatical structure, or a new strategy for language study.

Hi my name is Zoe (she/her). I am a Sophomore from Philadelphia, PA. I am currently undecided, but am leaning towards a double major in History and Classical and Medieval Studies. I love spending time with family and friends, reading, going to the beach, cooking, or playing/watching sports.

I have taken Latin throughout high school and am currently studying the language at Bates. I value compassion and am open to new ideas and perspectives. I hope to learn with you, and I aim to be supportive and communicative as a tutor. 

Hello, my name is Jaewoo Kim! I use he/him pronouns and I am currently a junior. I am majoring in Sociology and minoring in Rhetoric, Film, and Screen Studies with a concentration in Japanese. Some of my hobbies include dancing, swimming, and making videos. The main languages I speak are English and Korean, but I have been studying Japanese for six years. Japanese is a very difficult language to learn, including a lot of memorization and repetition, so I firmly believe that empathy and patience are key values to succeed while tutoring. I aim to use my experience to find unique ways to teach Japanese, and to always be there for anyone who is in need. I am really looking forward to meeting new Japanese learners, so please do not hesitate to reach out!

Hello everyone!

My name is Tamara, and I am a freshman from Kyiv, Ukraine. I plan on double-majoring in Biochemistry and German. My non-academic interests are photography, hiking, and painting. I also LOVE traveling. Post-graduate, I aim to attend med school and become a cardiothoracic surgeon. I speak English, Ukrainian, and Russian and am currently at Intermediate level in German and Italian.

I look forward to meeting you all!

Hello! My name is Benjamin Auerbach from Marin County California. I go by Ben and this will be my second year working as a writing tutor at Bates. My goal is to help you work through any struggles as much as I can and make you feel welcome at the PLC. I am a hispanic studies major but I am also hoping to go to medical school after I graduate from Bates. If you want to talk about how bad the SF Giants are or how good the Niners are I’m more than willing. Additionally, I spent four months living in Cuba entonces podemos hablar en español si quieres.

Hi everyone! My name is Aleisha and I am a sophomore from Mexico City, Mexico. I am a double major in biology and politics and a proud STEM Scholar. Outside of academics, I am on the debate team here at Bates as well as actively involved in student government. After college, I aspire to go to medical school and one day become a trauma surgeon. I speak English, Spanish, and French. I can also read Italian but maybe not hold an entire conversation. A fun fact about me is that I am a licensed paramedic! I look forward to meeting you all at the Student Writing and language Center as well as in SASC.

Hi everyone! My name is Stella (she/her) and I am a American studies major, Hispanic studies minor, and have a GEC in Queer studies. I am excited to write with you all and learn from each other. I am in the SWLC for all sorts of humanities, interdisciplinary writing, and Spanish language. Aside from tutoring I like to pass time around Maine, enjoy nature, and do arts and crafts! -Stella